Blurb:Two single dads. One huge grudge. And one tiny tent.
It’s hard enough balancing two jobs with raising my son solo. Forget dating. I barely have time for laundry.
But when my son’s scouting troop The Falcons needed a co-scout leader, I couldn’t say no. There’s just one ginormous problem: the other scout leader Russ.
To all other parents, he’s #DadGoals, Mr. Sexy Widower who lords over the drop off line.
To me? He’s the bane of my picket-fenced existence – stuck up, anal (not in the fun way), and definitely the person who got me booted from the Parent Teacher Association. I can’t let him wrest control of The Falcons and have history repeat itself – no matter how hot he looks in his khaki uniform.
Thing is, the more we work together, the more I glimpse the caring man lurking under the cold exterior. Maybe he isn’t the completely wretched human being I thought.
We’d both sworn off romance to focus on fatherhood, and nothing’s going to change that, not even sharing a too-small tent in the wilderness.
Right?
The Falcon and the Foe is an MM enemies-to-lovers romance containing hot single dads, sizzling snarky banter, pitched tent puns, skinny dipping, and an HEA. It’s the first in the Single Dads Club series, but can be read as a standalone.
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~ * ~ Annie‘s Review ~ * ~
5 Stars
The Falcon and the Foe is the second book I’ve read by this author, and more evidence of his writing is an excellent fit for me. I enjoyed this enemies-to-lovers romance featuring two single dads raising their sons in a small town. The banter is perfect, the romance sweet and steamy, and the characters likable.
Russ and Cal make for a great opposites-attract pairing. Their sparring feels authentic without feeling cruel or in a manner that would make it difficult to root for either man or them as a couple. I enjoyed the easy and steady way these two grew their attraction – starting with a bit of dislike and lust-fueled attraction and morphing to something more permanent. All the while, the fun banter between the men, with their sons, and among the secondary characters keeps the pace moving and often had me smiling.
Beyond the romance, I thought The Falcon and the Foe also balances Russ and Cal’s challenges as single fathers. I enjoyed seeing the storyline with their roles in their sons’ lives also progress throughout the book and really liked seeing how these two polar opposites come together to lead a kids’ group.
All in all, this is a well-balanced book with a bit of seriousness, some good laughs, great dialogue, and a nice dose of steam. I’d recommend The Falcon and the Foe to any reader looking for a single dad romance or a feel-good enemies-to-lovers story. In the meantime, I’m off to check out the author’s back catalog while awaiting the release of the next in the Single Dads Club series.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
~ * ~ Jo‘s Review ~ * ~
4.5 Stars
This is certainly an opposite-attracts and a clever title as well. The Falcon is Russ – the seemingly perfect, single father who’s on the PTA, has all his balls in the air, and is the leader of the Falcons, an adventure scout group. Then there’s Cal, opposite in every way. He’s moved back to his hometown to raise his son. He’s barely keeping things together, working two jobs, and is a perpetual mess. Russ and Cal hate each other, seeing only the outward appearance. Cal’s son, however, wants to join the Falcon’s and he’s determined he will, even if it means getting in the face of his arch-nemesis.
This is a sweet, funny story and surprisingly hot. The snark at the beginning is quite cutting, but as they slowly get to know each other, the tone lightens, the humour comes to the front, and you can’t help but root for them. Their first impromptu kisses are sweet and funny. This is a slow awakening about each other. Russ, in particular, has his eyes opened about Cal. He sees the humour but also realizes just how hard he’s trying. Cal starts to recognize that Russ has his demons in his past. He struggles to believe that he would want someone like him, though. The enemies-to-lovers slowly move into friends-with-benefits and then to, well, more. I loved how protective Russ gets of Cal, from taking on PTA mums to old lovers, he really steps up, and it’s super cute, especially as it takes him by surprise.
I liked both characters. They might seem pretty different at first, but their love of their children links them, and they are both secretly lonely. Cal is lucky to have the support of the Single Dad Club, whose members are obviously going to have their own stories. An entertaining story that I’d definitely recommend.
I am looking forward to more.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
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